JOB DESCRIPTION. The Cedar Foundation, 1 Ravenhill Reach Close, Ormeau Embankment, Belfast BT6 8RB

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1 Human Resource Quality Manual 3 Issue Date: 5 th July 2016 Doc Code TCF/HR/F020 Issue 1 JOB DESCRIPTION Title of Post: Bank Project Officer Location: Various locations across Northern Ireland which including Newry, Belfast and Derry. Office base: Cedar Foundation, An Stóras, Ballybot House, 28 Cornmarket, Newry BT35 8BG The Cedar Foundation, 1 Ravenhill Reach Close, Ormeau Embankment, Belfast BT6 8RB The Cedar Foundation, Balliniska Business Park Springtown Drive, Derry, Co Londonderry BT48 0NA Accountable to: Service Manager, SES Purpose of the Job: Cedar is contracted by the Department the Economy to provide Disability Support for Participants and Training Providers engaged in Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI. Bank Project Officers are required to: - provide a flexible range of person-centered assistance and supports to young people with disabilities engaged in Training for Success and ApprenticeshipsNI programmes. - work with Training Providers to enhance the support required by participants with disabilities to help them achieve the best possible outcomes Salary: per hour Hours of Work: As and when required Closing Date: 4pm on Friday 15 th February 2019 Length of Contract: Ongoing

2 Key Duties & Responsibilities: CUSTOMER Provide pre-entry and in-training support to young people with disabilities engaged in vocational training Provide information, support and guidance to organisations delivering vocational training to young people with disabilities Prepare learning materials / activities in line with various learning styles / development needs. Deliver tailored learning activities for young people with disabilities Regularly monitor and review participants, providing support as required both to participants and training providers Liaise with families, carers and other appropriate persons or agencies involved in the support and development of each participant. FINANCIAL Ensure compliance with current financial administrations systems of the Cedar Foundation. Market and promote programmes both externally to key organisations and individuals and internally to relevant service users and staff. Ensure that Cedar programmes operate to prescribed objectives and to activity targets. INTERNAL PROCESSES Ensure an individual development / support plan is developed and implemented for all programme participants. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of participants progress. Prepare monthly update of participants progress for Deputy Head of Service Liaise as appropriate with TO personnel and other partners and comply with administration procedures required. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures - Health & Safety - Risk Management Programme - Programme delivery in line with ISO Quality Management System. Achieve goals and objectives as outlined within service level scorecard and individual workplan. ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING & GROWTH Undertake the Cedar Foundations mandatory and job specific training. Participate in improvement activity within the organisation Undertake any other relevant duties as required. Work closely with Cedar's partners in the Supported Employment Solutions (SES) consortium to share resources, knowledge and expertise

3 Person Specification: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA all applicants MUST be able to demonstrate either at short-listing or at interview all essential criteria listed below. Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. The following are essential criteria which will be measured at short listing stage: Criteria Essential Desirable Evidenced By: Education/Training/ Qualifications and Experience Degree or equivalent level professional qualification AND AND Minimum of 1 years experience in delivering training or providing learning support OR Minimum QCF level 3 or equivalent AND Minimum of 3 years experience as above in delivering training or providing learning support Teaching or training qualification Experience of working with people with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups Experience of supporting employers or training organisations Specialist Knowledge & Skills Ability to support young people with behaviours.that challenge Ability to build good rapport with young people. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access Circumstances Full current driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full

4 The following are essential criteria which will be measured at interview stage: Specialist Knowledge & Skills Circumstances Other Requirements post job offer Ability to work as part of a team Good organisational skills Good communication & interpersonal skills Solutions focused Valid work permit Access NI check Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post Job References Valid driver s licence, business insurance & MOT certificate (if relevant). Interview Valid documentation Access NI clearance Occupational Health questionnaire 2 satisfactory references Driver/Car documentation Benefits Annual leave based on 20 days statutory entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays based on accrual paid in arrears per quarter Statutory sick Pay, if applicable. Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: MONITORING OFFICER THE CEDAR FOUNDATION Malcolm Sinclair House 31 Ulsterville Avenue BELFAST BT9 7AS This Job Description is a general outline of the post as it is currently perceived by Cedar Foundation. It is not intended to be restrictive or definitive.

5 Each member of staff will have an individual work plan agreed with them following appointment to the post, which is aligned to the organisation s strategic plan. The responsibilities of the post may change in line with continuous improvements as Cedar aims to meet its vision and best respond to the needs of disabled people accessing our services. THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER